Moving to Harvey WA 6220
What the official numbers say about living in Harvey — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $280 a week, against a median household income of $1,425 a week.
About 67% of homes are owner-occupied and 31% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Harvey grew 6% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (3,268 → 3,462 people).
Around 69% of households are families, averaging 2.5 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: Philippines, England, Italy; most spoken languages besides English: Filipino, Italian, Tagalog.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Harvey scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (91% of workers).
Nearest train station: Harvey, 300 m north-east.
Nearest airport: Bunbury Airport, 38.6 km south-west.
The Perth CBD is roughly 125 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 3 schools · 5 cafes & restaurants · 3 supermarkets — see them all on the Harvey profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Harvey Primary School 300 m · Saint Anne's School 400 m · Harvey Senior High School 1.2 km
Groceries: Parton's Harvey IGA 50 m · IJ's Asian Shop 50 m · Harvey Supa IGA 50 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Harvey, most often seen first: Pacific Black Duck · White-faced Heron · Australian Raven · Australian Shelduck · Red-capped Parrot · Red Wattlebird.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Harvey, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey here | 3,462 | — | 2/10 | 27% |
| Yarloop | 541 | — | 1/10 | 15% |
| Brunswick | 1,195 | — | 2/10 | 22% |
| Myalup | 344 | — | 3/10 | 31% |
| Binningup | 1,296 | — | 4/10 | 31% |
| Leschenault | 3,058 | — | 7/10 | 54% |
| Waroona | 2,868 | — | 2/10 | 20% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Harvey — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Forrest — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6220 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Harvey profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $280 a week, and about 31% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 6% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 3,268 people to 3,462. It sits about 125 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Harvey station is roughly 0.3 km away. Local government is Harvey council, and the federal seat is Forrest.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Yarloop · Brunswick · Myalup · Binningup · Leschenault · Waroona.
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